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BANFF Meet Up: Toronto

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6 – 9 pm

“BANFF Meet Up: Toronto will bring together leaders from across the television and digital media industries, including producers, broadcasters, online publishers, technologists, and advertisers, as well as representatives from government, media, and funders.

nextMEDIA BANFF “plays host to leading Digital Media Executives from around the world, giving you the opportunity to explore new partnerships, get the most relevant industry insight, and grow your business.”

“Attracting over 150 Development Executives and a wide-ranging cross-section of television and digital media professionals from around the world, the Banff World Media Festival is the setting for the world’s largest production and development marketplace. BANFF’s unique format provides a range of ways to connect with new partners, pitch ideas and projects, and grow your business.”

As Toronto residents, your community input is very important for the development of a five-year Recreation Service Plan by the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division.

Your comments and input will help the City of Toronto to obtain up-to-date info for the development of the Service Plan in order to ensure that the City’s recreation programs and services remain relevant and congruent to the diverse and changing needs of residents and communities over a five-year period.

A minimum of 50 new jobs will be created to ensure a total workforce of more than 570 people in the Waterloo Region as Ontario is providing a $20.8 million grant to support Christie’s $138 million investment in developing advanced laser technologies and modernizing its manufacturing facility.